Elucidation of Objectives — Page 23
Tau di h-e-Mar a m 23 Qudus. At the third level of love, the blazing flames of Divine love fall on the inflammable wick of human love and set it afire, enveloping it in all its parts and ramifica- tions, and transforming it into its complete and perfect manifestation. In this condition, the fire of Divine love not only lends the human heart a kind of glow, but all of a sudden, the entire being (of the recipient) also catches fire; its flames illuminate the environs quite like the bright day. Not a vestige of darkness remains. One’s entire being turns into light, complete with its fiery qualities. This condition which is so ablaze, comes into being with the union of the two loves and is known as R uh ul Am i n 29 , for it provides immunity against every kind of darkness and is free from any estrangement. Its other name is Shad i dul Quw a 30 because the revelational experience it denotes is of the mightiest degree. A mightier revelation is unthinkable. It is also called Dhul Ufuqil A‘l a 31 —the master of the loftiest horizon— because it is a manifestation of Divine revelation of the highest order. It is also known as R’ a m a R’ a 32 (He saw what He saw), for the comprehension of this condition 29 Literally the spirit faithful to the trust (the Qur’an 26:194). The text explains the meanings of this phrase with reference to the most exalted station of the Holy Prophet. [Translator] 30 Literally 'Mighty Power'. (The Qur’ a n 53:6). [Translator] 31 Refer to the Quran 53:8. [Translator] 32 Refer to the Quran 53:12. [Translator]